Gritty Australia edge ahead after day one in Perth

India's Hanuma Vihari (2nd R) celebrates with his teammates after dismissing Australia's Marcus Harris (not pictured) for 70 runs on day one of the second test match between Australia and India at Perth Stadium in Perth, Australia, December, 14, 2018. AAP/Dave Hunt via REUTERS

PERTH (Reuters) – Australia doggedly overcame a green-tinged Perth Stadium pitch in fierce heat to wrest back control of the second test on Friday after India had threatened to take advantage of some favourable bowling conditions on day one. The hosts, 1-0 down in the four-match series after losing the opener in Adelaide, reached stumps […]